Children across the country have started this years NAPLAN many of them completing it online for the first time. But arguments around the exam are growing around its purpose in accurately assessing student progress. | 7NEWS New England

13 comments | ACARA Acting Chief Executive Stephen Gniel has explained the purpose of the NAPLAN tests which are “really important” for the country to understand how students are tracking on these “foundational skills” of literacy and numeracy. | Sky News Australia | Facebook

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4.6K views · 13 reactions | The latest NAPLAN test results are in and while South Australian students have shown they are improving, they are still lagging behind the rest of the nation. The latest in 7NEWS Adelaide at 4pm and 6pm | More local news: www.7NEWS.com.au/news/sa #7NEWS | 7NEWS Adelaide | Facebook

3.5K views · 26 reactions | Students across Australia in years 3, 5, 7 and 9, will this week have their literacy and numeracy skills put to the test, as NAPLAN begins. But with nearly half of students showing signs of test anxiety, what can you do to set your child up for success? #9Today | WATCH LIVE 5.30am | TODAY | Facebook

9.7K views · 39 reactions | Victorian students have finished top of the class, recording their strongest NAPLAN results ever. Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp #7NEWS | 7NEWS Melbourne | Facebook